NFL commissioner wants Raiders in Bay Area for 2019

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he’d rather the Raiders stay in the Bay Area in 2019 before moving to Las Vegas in 2020, according to NBC Sports’ Scott Bair.

“The hope of (Raiders owner Mark Davis) is to continue to be in the Bay Area with his Raiders fans. It’s unfortunate that litigation was filed prior to their final season in Oakland, but that’s the reality. That was filed by the city.

“I’m hopeful that they’ll get a resolution soon. As far as timing, we need to make a schedule for the 2019 season, and the sooner the better for us in that regard.”

As Goodell mentioned, the city of Oakland sued the Raiders for lost revenue. After that, owner Mark Davis reneged on his informal lease agreement with the Oakland Coliseum and began to search for a new temporary home.

“I stand by what I’ve said in the past,” Davis said, per McDonald. “I’ve been absolutely consistent. I want to stay in the Bay Area, but we’re looking at all options. I haven’t changed my mind.”

There are local options for the Raiders besides the Coliseum, so even if Davis can’t resolve his issues with the city of Oakland, the club could still remain in the Bay Area. Davis needs to decide soon, and he may have to accept Oakland’s terms for one final year. The Coliseum would be the easiest option for all involved — except for Davis, that is.

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